Members applications are due by May 1st each season. 

The Sylvan Lake Sailing Club (SLSC) is a member-based organization for local sailors.

The SLSC thanks all returning and potential members for their interest – we look forward to welcoming you aboard! Please click on the application link below for more details regarding the memberships.

THE PURCHASE OF A MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED IF YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR LESSONS (SKS, BKC OR INTRO)

Not sure if sailing is for you? Try it out with a Sail Canada qualified instructor. Following a safety briefing your instructor will take you through the preparation, basic sailing maneuvers, and return you to the dock safe and sound. This two-hour adventure will give you as much hands-on time as you wish.

No pre-requisites, all equipment supplied.

Introduction To Boating PDF

This is the first formal step in the Sail Canada keelboat qualification program.  On this course you will learn to sail safely as a crewmember on a keelboat of 6-12m, in wind conditions of 5-20 Kts, by day.  

This course includes 2 hours classroom, followed by a minimum of 13 hours on the water.  Instructor to student ratio is 3:1 offering lots of hands-on time.

No pre-requisites, students are expected to supply their own PFD. You do not have to purchase a club membership to take lessons.

Textbook, Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levies are now included in course registration cost.

https://www.sailing.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Start-Keelboat-Sailing-2024_11_22.pdf

Cancellation Policy

 Withdrawal from a program on or before 14 days prior to the start date of a program results in a

 refund of half of original fees.

 Withdrawal within 14 days, there are no refunds available due to the costs associated with offering the course.

 Rescheduling can be arranged as space allows

 Classes cancelled due to weather will be postponed and a make-up class will be scheduled as soon as possible

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Use this if you need a textbook shipped to you. Textbooks, logbooks and shipping are included in the course cost above. You do not need to pay twice.

Written by Gillian West, this renowned book is read by thousands of first-time sailors and those in sailing courses offering the Sail Canada Basic Cruising Skills standard. This text is included in the course cost. If you purchase a course this text will be sent to you automatically. This item is intended for those challenging the basic course or who would like a text without taking a course. Shipping is approximately $18 to most points in Alberta and will be billed separately.

This logbook is used to record your sailing qualifications. This logbook is included in the purchase cost of a course and will be shipped to you automatically.

Ready to take command of your own vessel?  This is the next formal step in the Sail Canada keelboat qualification program.  On this course you will learn to sail safely as a skipper or crewmember on a keelboat of 6-10m, in moderate wind conditions, by day.  

This course includes 14 hours classroom, followed by a minimum of 18 hours on the water.  Instructor to student ratio is 3:1 offering lots of hands-on time.

Following your training you will write an exam to demonstrate your mastery of the required materials.

No pre-requisites however students with little boating experience may find this course challenging.  Students are expected to supply their own PFD, and basic sailing equipment.

Successful completion of this course can meet the requirements to charter a vessel abroad.

Textbook, Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levies are now included in course registration cost. You do not need to purchase a club membership to take lessons.

https://www.sailing.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Basic-Cruise-2024_11_22.pdf

Cancellation Policy

 Withdrawal from a program on or before 14 days prior to the start date of a program results in a

 refund of half of original fees.

 Withdrawal within 14 days, there are no refunds available due to the costs associated with offering the course.

 Rescheduling can be arranged as space allows

 Classes cancelled due to weather will be postponed and a make-up class will be scheduled as soon as possible